What is another word for Nicknaming?

Pronunciation: [nˈɪkne͡ɪmɪŋ] (IPA)

The act of nicknaming is so popular and common in our daily lives that we often resort to giving people and things a nickname instead of using their original names. There are many synonyms that can be used in place of the word "nicknaming." Some of the most popular ones include aliasing, christening, dubbing, labeling, and titling. Each of these words has a slightly different connotation and can be used in different contexts. No matter which synonym you choose, the act of giving a nickname is a fun and creative way to show affection or familiarity towards someone or something.

Synonyms for Nicknaming:

What are the hypernyms for Nicknaming?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Nicknaming

He talked at a great rate now, slying Nicknaming the waiters and mimicking the people around-happy thrusts that made her smile but shiver a little, lest they should be heard or seen.
"Beyond"
John Galsworthy
As Nicknaming after animals, plants, and other objects, still goes on among ourselves, so among ourselves does there go on the descent of nicknames.
"Essays: Scientific, Political, & Speculative, Vol. I"
Herbert Spencer
When a nickname has become a tribal name, it thereby ceases to be individually distinctive; and, as already said, the process of Nicknaming inevitably continues.
"Essays: Scientific, Political, & Speculative, Vol. I"
Herbert Spencer

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